“me, my friends, and our tiny island in the center of the world charting our own destiny in 1989.” 

the fact that he lied about his birthday just to hide his zodiac sign…..oh charismatic performative men and their crimes against young bisexual women….

“me, my friends, and our tiny island in the center of the world charting our own destiny in 1989.” 

the fact that he lied about his birthday just to hide his zodiac sign…..oh charismatic performative men and their crimes against young bisexual women….

The moment I see Heathers (1989), I’m hooked. Every time I see Heathers referenced in media that isn’t the actual movie, I’m happy.

Anyway, Shirkers.

Shirkers is a 2018 documentary that follows the story of a lost film by self-taught Singaporean filmmaker Sandi Tan. The documentary explores the making of the film, the behind-the-scenes process, the beginning of the project, but also the disgusting and heartbreaking aftermath involving its director, Georges Cardona.

This was such a deeply rich and mesmerizing documentary. It also feels like a loving tribute to cinema and filmmaking itself. There’s a true love of film here, delivered in such a punk-rock way. This story really needs to be heard.

It’s not only a film about how artists can destroy other artists, but also about how a specific time and place can be captured so vividly.

Seeing the scenes and shots from the original film was gorgeous. The whole project has this quirky stylization and personality, and seeing it set against the backdrop of beautiful 90s Singapore was an absolute treat for the eyes.

But it’s also incredibly sad.

The moment they reveal that they recovered all the visuals but none of the audio honestly broke me. Because it means we’ll probably never see the finished product of what seemed like such a quirky, sweet, slightly childish little period piece.

There are also some fantastic moments of writing, like the line:

"She develops feelings for him, which means she has to kill him."

Talk about a mood.

I’m also a big fan of how Sandi allows her friends to critique her and push her to dig deeper into the meaning behind the film. Jasmine is a legendary friend she’s not afraid to call Sandi out and bring her back to reality. We all need a friend like that.

Most documentaries about filmmakers tend to avoid that kind of honesty when they’re telling their own story, so seeing that level of self-reflection was really refreshing.

It also shows just how frustrating and disgusting certain men in the filmmaking world can be.

Honestly, I’m kind of glad that I’ve never gone to film school. I feel like those places would be full of people like that, and it would drive me insane.

Anyway… segways are weird.

Shirkers is such a gorgeous little documentary. I was mesmerized and completely intoxicated while watching it. I absolutely loved this project and will keep it deep in my heart.

God, I love documentaries.

Such a good doc.
Absolutely stunning flick.

The moment I see Heathers (1989), I’m hooked. Every time I see Heathers referenced in media that isn’t the actual movie, I’m happy.

Anyway, Shirkers.

Shirkers is a 2018 documentary that follows the story of a lost film by self-taught Singaporean filmmaker Sandi Tan. The documentary explores the making of the film, the behind-the-scenes process, the beginning of the project, but also the disgusting and heartbreaking aftermath involving its director, Georges Cardona.

This was such a deeply rich and mesmerizing documentary. It also feels like a loving tribute to cinema and filmmaking itself. There’s a true love of film here, delivered in such a punk-rock way. This story really needs to be heard.

It’s not only a film about how artists can destroy other artists, but also about how a specific time and place can be captured so vividly.

Seeing the scenes and shots from the original film was gorgeous. The whole project has this quirky stylization and personality, and seeing it set against the backdrop of beautiful 90s Singapore was an absolute treat for the eyes.

But it’s also incredibly sad.

The moment they reveal that they recovered all the visuals but none of the audio honestly broke me. Because it means we’ll probably never see the finished product of what seemed like such a quirky, sweet, slightly childish little period piece.

There are also some fantastic moments of writing, like the line:

"She develops feelings for him, which means she has to kill him."

Talk about a mood.

I’m also a big fan of how Sandi allows her friends to critique her and push her to dig deeper into the meaning behind the film. Jasmine is a legendary friend she’s not afraid to call Sandi out and bring her back to reality. We all need a friend like that.

Most documentaries about filmmakers tend to avoid that kind of honesty when they’re telling their own story, so seeing that level of self-reflection was really refreshing.

It also shows just how frustrating and disgusting certain men in the filmmaking world can be.

Honestly, I’m kind of glad that I’ve never gone to film school. I feel like those places would be full of people like that, and it would drive me insane.

Anyway… segways are weird.

Shirkers is such a gorgeous little documentary. I was mesmerized and completely intoxicated while watching it. I absolutely loved this project and will keep it deep in my heart.

God, I love documentaries.

Such a good doc.
Absolutely stunning flick.

Wait till ms Leo sees the documentary I cook up

Wait till ms Leo sees the documentary I cook up

This made me want to make a movie

This made me want to make a movie

Thank you, Sandi Tan.

One of my favourite movies about what I know would be one of my favourite movies, if it had ever been released. Or if it were ever to be released, in all its muted glory.

I remember so vividly the first time I watched this. It was in my first year of university – an early abortion, I had spent but a handful of weeks on campus before the pandemic sent me packing back home. I remember, after a long day of wallowing and trying to do this long-distance learning thing and probably some more wallowing, I lay on the living room floor, in the dead dark, and watched this on my phone. My phone that, I now remember, had to stay plugged in because it would just die.

Oh, how far I've come.

There are many movies that made me fall in love with movies. Or films that made me fall in love with films. With the act of watching a film, but if I trace it back, Shirkers is what made me fall in love with the idea of creating a film from scratch.

So again I say, from the bottom of my heart, thank you, Sandi Tan. You visionary. One of our living greats with more potential in your pinky finger than some have in their whole body.

I look forward to your return.

Thank you, Sandi Tan.

One of my favourite movies about what I know would be one of my favourite movies, if it had ever been released. Or if it were ever to be released, in all its muted glory.

I remember so vividly the first time I watched this. It was in my first year of university – an early abortion, I had spent but a handful of weeks on campus before the pandemic sent me packing back home. I remember, after a long day of wallowing and trying to do this long-distance learning thing and probably some more wallowing, I lay on the living room floor, in the dead dark, and watched this on my phone. My phone that, I now remember, had to stay plugged in because it would just die.

Oh, how far I've come.

There are many movies that made me fall in love with movies. Or films that made me fall in love with films. With the act of watching a film, but if I trace it back, Shirkers is what made me fall in love with the idea of creating a film from scratch.

So again I say, from the bottom of my heart, thank you, Sandi Tan. You visionary. One of our living greats with more potential in your pinky finger than some have in their whole body.

I look forward to your return.